Why Choose Mobile Notary Service? The Convenience Factor Explained
You need a document notarized. You could:
- Take time off work to visit a notary's office
- Drive across town to find a notary at a bank or shipping store
- Wait in line with no appointment
- Rush to get there before closing time
Or you could have a professional mobile notary come to you.
At The Notaryous LLC, we've built our business around one simple principle: **Notary services should fit into YOUR schedule and location—not the other way around.**
What Is Mobile Notary Service?
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A mobile notary is a commissioned notary public who travels to meet clients at their preferred location. Instead of you coming to us, we come to you—whether that's your:
- **Home or apartment**
- **Office or workplace**
- **Coffee shop or restaurant**
- **Hospital or care facility**
- **Hotel (for traveling professionals)**
- **Anywhere else that's convenient and appropriate**
We bring everything needed to complete your notarization professionally and legally:
- Official notary stamp and commission
- Notarial journal
- Certificates and forms
- Knowledge of Oregon notary law
- Professional demeanor
The Real Cost of "Convenient" Locations
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Let's talk about what traditional notary service actually costs you:
**Time Costs**
**Finding a Notary:**
- Internet search: 10-15 minutes
- Calling to verify availability: 10-15 minutes
- Checking hours and location: 5 minutes
**Getting There:**
- Drive time (round trip): 30-60 minutes depending on location and traffic
- Parking: 5-10 minutes
- Walking from parking: 5 minutes
**At the Location:**
- Waiting if there's no appointment: 10-30 minutes
- Actual notarization: 10-20 minutes
- Processing payment: 5 minutes
**Total Time Investment:** 85-160 minutes (1.5 to 2.5+ hours)
**With Mobile Notary:**
- Schedule appointment: 5 minutes
- Notary comes to you: 0 minutes of your travel time
- Notarization at your location: 15-20 minutes
- **Total: 20-25 minutes**
You save **60-135 minutes**—that's 1 to 2+ hours back in your day.
**Financial Costs**
Sure, mobile notary service has a travel fee. But what's the real comparison?
**Traditional Notary Visit:**
- Gas (round trip, 20 miles): ~$5
- Parking: $5-$15 (downtown Portland/Beaverton)
- Notary fee: $10
- Lost productivity (if during work hours): Varies by your hourly rate
- **Total: $20-$30+ plus opportunity cost**
**Mobile Notary:**
- Notary fee: $10
- Travel fee: Varies by distance (we'll quote upfront)
- Lost productivity: Zero—we work around your schedule
- **Total: $25-$50 depending on location**
When you factor in your time value, mobile notary service often costs LESS than driving somewhere yourself.
When Mobile Notary Service Really Shines
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**1. You're Closing on a House**
Real estate closings involve massive amounts of signatures on time-sensitive documents. A mobile notary:
- Comes to your home at the scheduled closing time
- Brings all documents already prepared
- Walks you through each signature
- Explains (without giving legal advice) what you're signing
- Ensures everything is completed correctly the first time
- Handles overnight shipping back to the lender if needed
**No rushing to a title company. No coordinating with multiple parties. No stress.**
The Notaryous LLC specializes in loan signings and understands the real estate closing process inside and out.
**2. You're Elderly or Have Limited Mobility**
Getting to a notary's office might mean:
- Arranging transportation
- Navigating unfamiliar buildings
- Dealing with stairs or limited accessibility
- Tiring yourself unnecessarily
A mobile notary brings professional service to your living room. We:
- Come to your home or facility
- Take our time (no rushing)
- Verify you understand and want to sign (capacity assessment)
- Work with your caregivers if appropriate
- Provide the same legal protections in your comfortable environment
**This is particularly important for:**
- Powers of attorney
- Healthcare directives
- Estate planning documents
- Property transfers
- Medicaid applications
**3. You're Running a Business**
As a business owner, your time is literally money. Mobile notary service means:
**For HR Documents:**
- New hire I-9 verifications at your office
- Employee affidavits and background checks
- Verification of credentials
**For Corporate Documents:**
- Notarized board resolutions
- Corporate acknowledgments
- Partnership agreements
- Business loan documents
**For Client Transactions:**
- Contracts requiring notarization
- Client affidavits
- Verification of identity for sensitive transactions
**We come to your office, your client's office, or a neutral meeting location.** No disruption to your business operations.
**4. You Have Young Children**
Parents know: taking kids on errands is an adventure. Trying to get notarization done while managing children means:
- Finding childcare
- Bringing kids along (and keeping them occupied)
- Working around nap schedules
- Stressing about potential meltdowns in public
**Mobile notary lets you:**
- Schedule during nap time
- Have kids playing in the next room
- Multitask if needed
- Stay in your comfortable environment
One of our clients said: *"I had my baby in a carrier while we notarized my passport application. It took 15 minutes during her afternoon nap. I can't imagine trying to do that at a bank with a crying baby!"*
**5. You're Working Full-Time**
Most traditional notary locations keep business hours:
- Banks: 9am-5pm weekdays
- UPS/FedEx stores: 9am-7pm weekdays, limited weekends
- County offices: 8am-5pm weekdays only
If you work 9-5, that means:
- Taking time off work
- Using lunch break (and rushing)
- Weekend options are very limited
**Mobile notary offers:**
- Evening appointments (after work)
- Weekend availability
- Flexibility to meet during YOUR lunch hour at YOUR office
- No need to request PTO for a notarization
**6. You Have Multiple Documents or Signers**
Coordinating multiple people and documents is logistics nightmare:
**Traditional Approach:**
- Get everyone's schedules aligned
- Find a time the notary is available
- Get everyone to the same location
- Hope nobody's running late
- Pray there's parking for everyone
**Mobile Notary Approach:**
- Schedule one appointment
- Everyone meets at a chosen location
- All documents notarized in one session
- Professional and efficient
**Perfect for:**
- Business partnerships (multiple partners signing)
- Estate planning (spouses signing related documents)
- Real estate (buyers, sellers, and related parties)
- Family matters (multiple family members signing)
**7. You're in a Time Crunch**
Documents needed by 5pm, and it's already 2pm?
- Traditional notary: You might not make it
- Mobile notary: We can often accommodate same-day rush appointments
We understand urgent situations:
- Last-minute real estate deadlines
- Court filing deadlines
- Time-sensitive business transactions
- Travel plans that got moved up
- Unexpected document requirements
**Call us. We'll do our best to help.**
What Makes The Notaryous LLC Different?
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**Professional Mobile Service**
This is our primary business model—not a side service. That means:
✅ **Dedicated scheduling** - We build routes and appointments to serve you efficiently
✅ **Reliable arrival** - We respect your time and show up when promised
✅ **Professional appearance** - We arrive presentable and business-appropriate
✅ **Prepared service** - We bring everything needed for your specific notarization
**Expertise in Complex Documents**
Not all notaries have experience with:
- Loan signing packages (100+ pages)
- International documents requiring apostilles
- Business entity documents
- Powers of attorney with specific requirements
- Multi-party transactions
**We do.** The Notaryous LLC specializes in premium document services, which means we've seen and successfully notarized complex documents that trip up less experienced notaries.
**Dual-Commission (Oregon & Washington)**
Need documents notarized in both states? We're commissioned in both Oregon and Washington, which means:
- No need to find separate notaries
- Consistency in service quality
- Understanding of both states' requirements
- Convenience for cross-state transactions
**Additional Services**
We're not just a notary—we're a document services business:
**Apostille Preparation** - We handle the entire process of getting your documents authenticated for international use
**Document Coordination** - Multiple documents from multiple sources? We can coordinate the logistics
**Rush Service** - When you need it yesterday, we prioritize urgent requests
**Fingerprinting Services** - (Launching February 15, 2026) Background checks, professional licensing, immigration applications
**COBID Certification**
The Notaryous LLC is COBID-certified, meaning:
- We meet diversity business standards
- We support inclusive business practices
- Government agencies and contractors can use us for certified vendor requirements
- We're woman-owned and first-generation entrepreneur operated
Our Service Area
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**Primary Service Area:** Portland and Beaverton metro area
**We'll Travel To:**
- Residential locations
- Commercial offices
- Medical facilities
- Care homes
- Hotels
- Coffee shops or restaurants
- Public meeting spaces
**Distance-Based Pricing:** Our travel fee is based on distance and time. We'll give you a clear quote upfront—no surprises.
How Mobile Notary Service Works
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**Step 1: Contact Us**
**Phone, text, email, or website form** - whatever's easiest for you.
Tell us:
- What documents need notarization
- How many signers will be present
- Your preferred location
- Your timeline (same-day, this week, flexible, etc.)
**Step 2: We Quote and Schedule**
We'll provide:
- Clear pricing (notary fees + travel fee)
- Available time slots
- What you need to prepare
- Estimated appointment length
**Step 3: We Come to You**
We arrive:
- On time (with communication if running late)
- Professionally dressed
- With all necessary materials
- Ready to complete your notarization
**Step 4: Professional Notarization**
We:
- Verify everyone's identity
- Review documents
- Complete the notarial act properly
- Provide you with notarized originals
- Give you copies for your records if needed
**Step 5: You're Done**
**Total time at your location:** Usually 15-30 minutes
**No driving. No waiting. No hassle.**
Pricing Structure
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**Notary Fees:**
- $10 per notarial act (Oregon state maximum)
- We charge exactly what we're allowed—no hidden fees
**Travel Fees:**
- Based on distance and time
- Quoted upfront before you commit
- No surprise charges
**Additional Services:**
- Apostille preparation: Custom quote
- Rush service: Additional fee for same-day appointments
- After-hours/weekend: May have additional travel fee
**Package Pricing Available** for:
- Multiple documents
- Regular business customers
- Recurring needs
Real Client Stories
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**The New Parents**
*"We needed to notarize guardianship documents for our baby. The thought of bringing a newborn to a bank was overwhelming. The Notaryous LLC came to our home, worked around feeding time, and had us done in 20 minutes. Worth every penny."* - Sarah M., Beaverton
**The Small Business Owner**
*"I needed 15 employee I-9 forms verified. Instead of sending each employee to find a notary, The Notaryous LLC came to our office and processed everyone in one afternoon. Saved us hours and the employees really appreciated not having to take time to go somewhere."* - Marcus T., Portland
**The Busy Professional**
*"Real estate closing at 4pm, and I was in meetings until 3:30. My signing agent came to my office at 3:45. We completed everything in 25 minutes. Closing happened on time. I didn't miss my evening plans."* - Jennifer L., Beaverton
**The Caregiver**
*"My mother needed a power of attorney notarized but getting her to an office was difficult. The mobile notary came to her assisted living facility, took time to ensure she understood what she was signing, and made the whole process stress-free for both of us."* - David K., Portland
When to Use Mobile vs. Traditional Notary
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Mobile notary isn't always necessary. Consider traditional notary locations when:
✅ You're already going somewhere nearby (bank, shipping store)
✅ You have flexible time and no mobility constraints
✅ It's a single simple document
✅ You don't mind waiting
✅ The notary location is convenient to your routine
**Consider mobile notary when:**
✅ Time is valuable (yours or multiple parties)
✅ You have mobility limitations
✅ Documents are complex or numerous
✅ Multiple signers need coordination
✅ You're working full-time with limited flexibility
✅ You have young children or caregiving responsibilities
✅ It's a business need that disrupts operations
✅ The document is urgent
✅ You want a professional, dedicated experience
Frequently Asked Questions
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**Q: Isn't mobile notary service more expensive?**
A: When you factor in your time, gas, parking, and lost productivity, mobile notary often costs the same or less. Plus, you can't put a price on convenience.
**Q: How far in advance do I need to schedule?**
A: We recommend 24-48 hours' notice for best availability, but we often accommodate same-day appointments for urgent needs.
**Q: What if I need to reschedule?**
A: Life happens! Just let us know as soon as possible and we'll work with you to find a new time.
**Q: Do you service areas outside Portland/Beaverton?**
A: We'll travel to surrounding areas. Contact us with your location and we'll let you know if we can serve you.
**Q: Can you come to a coffee shop or restaurant?**
A: Absolutely, as long as it's a suitable environment for reviewing documents. We just need a relatively quiet space where we can verify identity and have you sign.
**Q: What if my document isn't ready when you arrive?**
A: We'll work with you, but keep in mind that if significant time is needed to prepare documents, we may need to reschedule or charge for the additional time.
**Q: Do you notarize on weekends?**
A: Yes! Weekend appointments are available. Contact us to schedule.
**Q: Can you notarize for multiple people at once?**
A: Yes, this is actually one of the best uses of mobile notary—coordinating multiple signers in one appointment.
Ready to Experience Convenient Notary Service?
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Stop fitting your life around notary office hours. Let The Notaryous LLC fit into your schedule instead.
**What You Get:**
- Professional, commissioned notary service
- Convenient scheduling (including evenings and weekends)
- We come to your location
- Expertise in complex documents
- Dual-commissioned in Oregon and Washington
- Additional services (apostilles, loan signings, business documents)
**Who We Serve:**
- Busy professionals
- Parents with young children
- Elderly or mobility-limited individuals
- Small business owners
- Real estate buyers and sellers
- Anyone who values their time
**Serving Portland, Beaverton, and Surrounding Areas**
📞 Call or text to schedule your mobile notary appointment (503.489.8519)
💼 Professional service for personal and business needs
🚗 We travel to you—no driving required
⚡ Same-day appointments often available
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*The Notaryous LLC: Because your time matters. Professional mobile notary and document services—COBID-certified, woman-owned, dual-commissioned in Oregon and Washington.*
**Stop driving to us. Let us drive to you.** Contact The Notaryous LLC today.
